20 days in Red Sea and Sinai Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Red Sea and Sinai holiday planner
Start: Copenhagen
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Dahab
— 4 nights
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Sharm El Sheikh
— 4 nights
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Saint Catherine
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Taxi to Sharm el-Sheikh, Fly to Marsa Alam
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Marsa Alam
— 4 nights
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Hurghada
— 6 nights
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End: Copenhagen
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Dahab — 4 nights
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Change things up with a short trip to Ain Khudra in Nuweiba (about 1h 10 min away). Spend the 9th (Sat) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. Make the 8th (Fri) a memorable day with a climbing tour. The adventure continues: explore the striking landscape at Blue Hole, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, take in the exciting artwork at WICKEDiCANDY, and stroll through Coral Reefs.
For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Dahab trip planner.
Copenhagen, Denmark to Dahab is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Copenhagen to Dahab due to the time zone difference. In December, Dahab is warmer than Copenhagen - with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can go by car to Sharm El Sheikh.
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For other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Dahab trip planner.
Copenhagen, Denmark to Dahab is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Copenhagen to Dahab due to the time zone difference. In December, Dahab is warmer than Copenhagen - with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can go by car to Sharm El Sheikh.
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Sharm El Sheikh — 4 nights
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City of Peace
Spend the 12th (Tue) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Na'ama Bay, pause for some serene contemplation at The Heavenly Cathedral, see Off-Road Tours, and browse for treasures at St Catherine Shop.
For more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Sharm El Sheikh trip itinerary app.
You can drive from Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in December, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Saint Catherine.
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For more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Sharm El Sheikh trip itinerary app.
You can drive from Dahab to Sharm El Sheikh in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in December, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Saint Catherine.
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Saint Catherine — 1 night

On the 16th (Sat), take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Catherine's Monastery and then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Sinai.
For photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Saint Catherine road trip planning site.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh to Saint Catherine by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Sharm El Sheikh in December, plan for a bit cooler days in Saint Catherine, with highs around 19°C, while nights are colder with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Marsa Alam.
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For photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Saint Catherine road trip planning site.
Getting from Sharm El Sheikh to Saint Catherine by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Sharm El Sheikh in December, plan for a bit cooler days in Saint Catherine, with highs around 19°C, while nights are colder with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Marsa Alam.
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Marsa Alam — 4 nights
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Spend the 17th (Sun) among aquatic life with a scuba or snorkeling tour. There's much more to do: take an exotic tour of Amore Safari, stroll through Marsa Mubarak, slough off your stress at Turkish baths, and see the vivid underwater world at Dolphin House - Sha'ab Samadai Reef.
To see ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Marsa Alam trip builder tool.
You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Saint Catherine to Marsa Alam in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. Traveling from Saint Catherine in December, you will find days in Marsa Alam are a bit warmer (27°C), and nights are warmer (19°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Hurghada.
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To see ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Marsa Alam trip builder tool.
You can do a combination of taxi and flight from Saint Catherine to Marsa Alam in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. Traveling from Saint Catherine in December, you will find days in Marsa Alam are a bit warmer (27°C), and nights are warmer (19°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Hurghada.
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Hurghada — 6 nights
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Spend the 21st (Thu) observing fascinating marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour. There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Wildlife Areas, take in the waterfront activity at Hurghada Marina, buy something for everyone on your list at Senzo Mall, and admire the striking features of Mosque El Mina Masjid.
For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Hurghada trip planner.
You can drive from Marsa Alam to Hurghada in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Hurghada are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.
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For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Hurghada trip planner.
You can drive from Marsa Alam to Hurghada in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Hurghada are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Tue) to allow time for the flight back home.
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Red Sea and Sinai travel guide
The Red Sea Riviera mainly consists of popular resort cities scattered along the shoreline, which offer excellent conditions for a laidback, entertaining holiday. An abundance of both natural and archaeological landmarks--including national parks, ancient Egyptian tombs, structures, and monuments--makes a vacation in Red Sea and Sinai an unforgettable experience for history buffs, photographers, and families with kids. Your Red Sea and Sinai itinerary can also incorporate diving excursions, visits to traditional bazaars and mosques, and an exploration of the area's Ibiza-like nightlife.